Lung Simulator

alveo

alveo is a groundbreaking, compact lung simulator with tablet operation, providing the most realistic simulations of human lung behavior.

alveo allows users to control simulations effectively and enables real-time observation of lung response. It features predefined menus of lung conditions and patient profiles, as well as easy adjustments to lung parameters.

It is designed for simulation training of healthcare professionals and offers innovative features to the manufacturing and research sectors.

Flyer Technical Specifications

Monitoring Parameters		Range	Accuracy
Flow	Leak Flow (Flow_Leak)	-150 to 300 L/min	±3.7%* or ±0.2 L/min**
	Peak Flow Inspiratory (Flow_Insp)	-150 to 300 L/min	±3.7%* or ±0.2 L/min**
	Peak Flow Expiratory (Flow_Exp)	-150 to 300 L/min	±3.7%* or ±0.2 L/min**
Pressure	Airway Pressure (P_aw)	-80 to 120 mbar	±1.5%* or ±0.3 mbar**
	Mean Airway Pressure (P_Mean)	-80 to 120 mbar	±1.5%* or ±0.3 mbar**
	Lung Pressure (P_Lung)	-80 to 120 mbar	±1.5%* or ±0.3 mbar**
	Mean Lung Pressure (P_LungMean)	-80 to 120 mbar	±1.5%* or ±0.3 mbar**
	Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)	-80 to 120 mbar	±1.5%* or ±0.3 mbar**
	Total PEEP (PEEP)	-80 to 120 mbar	±1.5%* or ±0.3 mbar**
Volume	In- & Expiratory Tidal Volume (Vti, Vte)	0–300 L/min	±3.7%* or ±0.2 L/min**
	In- & Expiratory Minute Volume (Vi, Ve)	0–300 L/min	±3.7%* or ±0.2 L/min**
	End-Expiratory Lung Volume (EELV)	0–300 L/min	±3.7%* or ±0.2 L/min**
Timing	Respiratory Rate (Rate)	1–2000 bpm	±1.0% or ±1 bpm**
	Inspiratory Time (T_i)	0.01–60 s	±0.2 s
	Expiratory Time (T_e)	0.01–90 s	±0.2 s
	I:E Ratio	1:300–300:1	±2%*
	T_i/T_cyc	0–100%	±5%*
Work	Total Work (Inspiratory)	0–1000 J/L	±5%*
Work	Work of Breathing (Patient)	0–1000 J/L	±5%*
Power	W_Total	0–1000 J/min	±5%*

Settings		Range	Accuracy
Compliance Linear / S-Curve	Compliance Respiratory System (C_rs) Lung Compliance (C_Lung) Compliance Chestwall (C_cw)	3–300 mL/mbar Adult/Pediatric 0.2–300 mL/mbar Neonatal	±5%*
Resistance Linear / Parabolic	Inspiratory Resistance (R_insp) Expiratory Resistance (R_exp)	5–500 mbar/L/s	Parabolic: ±10%* Linear: ±20%*
Spontaneous	Rate	0–100 bpm	±1.0% or ±1 bpm**
	Muscular Effort Inspiratory (P_MusInsp)	0–100 mbar	±3% or ±0.5 mbar**
	Muscular Effort Expiratory (P_MusExp)
	Neural Inspiratory Time (T_Mus)	0.1–10 s	±0.1 s
	Rise / Hold / Release Inspiratory	0.1–30% / 0.1–90% / 0.1–30%
	Rise / Hold / Release Expiratory	0.1–30% / 0.1–90% / 0.1–30%
	Variation Rate	0–30%
	Variation P_Mus	0–30%
Additional Settings	Leak	Off, 0.1–100%
	Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)	10–4000 mL
	Recruitability	Good, Medium, Poor, None
	Physiology Model	On / Off
Units	Flow	L/min, mL/min
	Pressure	mbar, cmH₂O
	Work	J/min, mJ/min, J/L
	Temperature	°C, °F
Gas Types		Air, O₂
Gas Standards		STP, BTPS

Additional Monitoring		Range	Accuracy
Oxygen	In Flow Channel	0–100%	±1% O₂**
Temperature		0–50 °C	±1.75%* or ±0.5 °C**
Humidity		0–100% RH (non condensing)	±3% RH from 10% RH to 80% RH ±5% RH for <10% and >80% RH
Atmospheric Pressure (P_Atmo)		700–1200 mbar	±1%* or ±5 mbar**

Waveforms
Pressure	P_aw, P_Lung, P_aw/P_Lung, P_Mus/P_aw, P_Mus/P_Lung
Flow	Flow_aw, Flow_Leak, Flow_aw/Flow_Leak
Volume	Volume

Vital Signs (Calculated)
Vital Signs (Waveforms)		ECG, Plethysmography, Arterial Blood Pressure, End-Tidal CO₂, Respiratory Rate
Vital Signs (Numeric)		Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate (RR), etCO₂, SpO₂, Arterial Blood Pressure
Metabolism		V̇O₂, V̇CO₂
Respiratory		V̇d/Vt, V̇Q, Shunt, PaO₂/FiO₂ Index
Arterial Blood Gas		PaO₂, PaCO₂, AaDO₂, pH, BE, Hb
Compliance		C_rs, C_Lung, C_cw
Resistance		R_insp, R_exp

General Information
Power		100–240 VAC (±20%), 50–60 Hz, 2.0 A
Battery Operation		3 hours
Weight		Device 6.8 kg/16.5 lbs, Tablet 0.48 kg/1.06 lbs
Dimensions (w × d × h)		410 × 295 × 160 mm; 16.14 × 11.61 × 6.29 in
Data Storage & Retrieval		Via RS232 and external Tools
Sample Rate		1 kHz
Display		11" Android Tablet, 1920×1200 (WUXGA)
Interfaces		2 × USB-C, Ethernet, CAN, COM1, COM2, RS232
Calibration & Maintenance		Annually
Operating Temperature		10–40 °C (50–104 °F)
Operating Humidity		10–90% RH, non-condensing
Approvals		CE, CSA (North America), IEC 61010-1:2010, IEC 61326-2:2012
The greater tolerance is valid. * Tolerance related to the measured value. ** Absolute tolerance, with steady air flow.

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alveo Flyer EN

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alveo Technical Specifications EN

alveo Key Features

Universal Compatibility: Seamlessly connect to all mechanical ventilators, anesthesia devices, and resuscitation bags, offering versatile training setups.

Intuitive User Interface: alveo offers unparalleled ease of use, allowing users to control simulations effectively and enabling real-time observation of lung response. Navigation is straightforward, featuring quick menus for patient profiles and lung parameter adjustments.

Advanced Physiological Modeling: alveo features a high-fidelity lung model that accurately simulates compliance and resistance, offering realistic breathing responses and physiological feedback. It emulates lung tissue properties and has a library of normal, restrictive, and obstructive lung conditions (e.g., ARDS, COPD) for comprehensive scenario training.

Scripting and Automation: alveo supports remote control via the RS-232 interface, allowing advanced users to create custom breathing profiles and integrate with automated systems.

Wireless Connectivity: Use alveo in wireless mode for monitoring and control, allowing you to comfortably use the tablets in simulation labs and research setups.

Portable and Compact: alveo weighs only 6.8 kg and has compact dimensions, making it easy to transport between labs, classrooms, and manufacturing settings.

alveo was developed in accordance with the ISO 13485 quality management standard and meets the requirements of IEC 61010.

alveo guarantees reliability for accuracy and lung parameter adjustments through calibration in accordance with the ISO 17025 quality management standard.

Realistic Lung Physiology Simulation

alveo sets a new standard in realism by simulating human lung behavior under various conditions. It utilizes a precision turbine-driven system to control airflow and lung compliance in real-time. This allows for quick adaptation to changes and spontaneous patient efforts, while also accounting for the viscoelastic properties of lung tissue to simulate stress responses, including gradual recruitment and hysteresis in pressure-volume curves.

alveo can reproduce a wide range of respiratory scenarios, from normal breathing to critical illness. Users can easily adjust settings to simulate conditions such as ARDS, COPD, or Asthma.

Use Cases: Clinical, Technical & Research

alveo is a versatile tool across various applications in clinical education, device engineering, and research innovation.

Clinical Training and Education
alveo simulates realistic lung responses, enabling healthcare professionals to train in the management of ventilators and respiratory care. Trainees can practice adjusting settings, managing incidents, and enhancing their critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Development & Testing
alveo serves as a high-precision test lung for ventilator developers, enabling them to automate tests and verify performance with high-resolution data for enhanced safety and effectiveness.

Research & Innovation
alveo can help support research, advancing scientific knowledge in respiratory care.

Key Performance Specifications:

Modes of Operation: Adult/Pediatric, Passive (external ventilation), Spontaneous (simulated patient breathing).
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC): Adjustable from 10 to 4000 mL to set baseline lung volume.
Spontaneous Breath Rate: 0 to 100 breaths/min (supports high-frequency breathing scenarios).
Muscle Pressure: 0-100 mbar to simulate patient inspiratory and expiratory effort.
Airway Resistance: 5 to 500 mbar/L/s, configurable as linear or nonlinear (parabolic) resistance profiles.
Lung Compliance: 3 to 300 mL/mbar, allowing simulation from very stiff to very compliant lungs.
Leak: 0% to 100% (RP); simulate anything from a perfect seal to a completely open airway.

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